Question

Solve 4(x + 2) = 20

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

$\sf 4(x + 2) = 20$

$\sf 4x + 8 = 20$

$\sf 4x = 20 - 8$

$\sf 4x = 12$

$\sf x = \frac{12}{4}$

$\sf x = 3$

check:

4(x + 2) = 20

4(3 + 2) = 20

4(5) = 20

20 = 20

Hence proved x = 3

Answer 2

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract both sides of the equation. Simplify, Divide both sides of the equation by the same term. And then Simplify